Research Administrator 3

The Research Administrator independently manages complex pre-award and post-award research administration activities in support of three divisions at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography (IOD, CMBB, and MBRD), with primary responsibility for IOD. Reporting to the Financial Manager and working closely with the Marine Sciences Contracts & Grants team, this position oversees the full lifecycle of research funding, ensuring compliance with University, State, Federal, and private sponsor regulations. This role supports a diverse portfolio of federal, state, and private sponsors (e.g., NIH, NSF, DOE, NASA, NOAA, foundations, and State of California agencies), ensuring regulatory compliance, fiscal integrity, and timely execution of research funding activities. The position exercises independent judgment in managing high-volume, high-complexity awards and contributes directly to the successful acquisition and stewardship of sponsored research funding.